Washington
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U.S. Claims Hormuz Control as Iran Truce Collapses
Iran denounced the move as a violation of sovereignty, warning that U.S. claims of control amounted to an occupation of international waters.
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US & Iran Trade Conflicting Claims
Gulf states and UN envoys, are urging restraint, but the rhetoric from both capitals suggests that a breakthrough remains elusive
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New Shipping Attacks Deepen Iran–US Impasse
Armed groups linked to Tehran targeted ships near the Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz Talks Deadlock, Iran & US Set New Demands
Al Jazeera reports that both Iran and the United States introduced new conditions that risk prolonging the talks
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Washington State Chemical Tank Implosion Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Missing
killing one worker and leaving nine others missing….
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Colombian Senator Calls for “Collective Action” Against U.S. Aggression
amid growing debates over U.S. influence in Colombia, where military aid and trade agreements remain contentious
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China Clears First Imports of Nvidia’s H200 AI Chips Amid Rising AI Demand
Access to H200 chips bolsters AI development capacity, particularly in cloud computing and generative AI sectors
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Evidence Challenges Trump Officials’ Accounts in Six Immigration-Linked Violent Encounters
Officials claimed migrants posed imminent threats, but evidence suggested they were unarmed or retreating
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Denmark Bolsters Greenland Defense as Trump Pressures Intensify
Denmark’s troop deployment to Greenland marks a decisive response to Trump’s escalating pressure.
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Iran Protests Intensify Amid U.S. Accusations
Tehran has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of actively encouraging political destabilisation.
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Denmark Vows to Defend Values Amid U.S. Threats
Frederiksen told political leaders and the public that “there is a conflict over Greenland,” stressing that the stakes extend beyond territorial claims to the defense of international law and self-determination.
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Ceasefire Declared in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes Leave 22 Dead
Kurdish-led fighters have agreed to halt hostilities in Aleppo following days of intense battles that killed at least 22 people and displaced thousands.
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China Launches War Games Around Taiwan as Island Vows to Defend Democracy
The war games follow recent U.S. congressional visits to Taipei and expanded security cooperation between Taiwan and Western allies.
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Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
Trump announced Tuesday that all sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela will face a “total and complete blockade”
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Trump Blocks State-Level AI Regulation
Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to The Guardian.
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U.S. Moves Against Venezuelan Oil Tankers
Venezuelan authorities condemned the move, warning of “serious consequences”
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Trump Threatens Severe Tariffs on Canadian Fertiliser
President Trump announced Monday that his administration could impose “very severe tariffs” on fertilizer imported from Canada.
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Supreme Court Declines Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Supreme Court on Monday refused to reconsider its landmark 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage
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U.S. Shutdown Deal Advances
U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, spanning 40 days of halted services and mounting economic strain.
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China’s Fourth Plenum: Strategic Planning Amid U.S. Tensions
The session, known as the Fourth Plenum, will focus on long-term goals
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How China waged an info war against U.S. interests in the Philippines
Philippines is a key geopolitical battleground in the Indo-Pacific, especially as tensions escalate over Taiwan and the South China Sea
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U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Madrid
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and trade negotiator Li Chenggang in Madrid
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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TRUMP’S TARIFFS DEAL STRATEGIC SHOCK TO INDIAN EXPORTS
In a sweeping move that threatens to upend India’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $60.2 billion worth of Indian goods, effective August 27. The decision impacts 66% of India’s total exports to the U.S., including key sectors such as textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture, according to…
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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Trump’s Crime Crackdown Sparks Controversy
Trump’s new crime initiative has controversially deployed federal troops to some of Washington D.C.’s safest neighborhoods, including Georgetown and Capitol Hill
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Multilateral Pressure Builds on Ukraine
European leaders are set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington
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Trump’s Message to Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take the initiative in ending the war with Russia
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Canada’s Recognition of Palestine
“Canada formally recognizing Palestine,” it would represent a significant shift in Canadian foreign policy, which traditionally has not formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state.
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U.S/Japan Trade Deal: Highlights
Japan has agreed to open its domestic market to U.S. rice, cars, trucks, and other agricultural products
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US Pauses Arms Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns
United States has reportedly halted weapons shipments to Ukraine
